SEYMOUR

Jared Goldsmith (Seymour) is thrilled to be feeding the plants on Skid Row at 5 Star Theatricals! Jared starred in Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway and the First National Tour. TV and film credits include Better Nate Than Ever (Disney+), SNAP (AMC+), Blue’s Clues, “Good Morning America” and “The James Corden Show.” Regional: Flat Rock Playhouse, Cortland Rep Theatre.  Narrator of the “Timmy Failure” and “My Weird School” audiobook series.

With 1M followers across his social channels, Jared captivates virtual audiences with his comedic jingles and original songs. Stay connected with Jared on TikTok, Instagram and Spotify @jaredbgoldsmith. Behind the scenes, Jared is working on 3 original musical films as well as his one man show. Current Rep: Stewart Talent and Select Management. Much love to my family and friends

AUDREY

Emily Goglia is thrilled to be playing her dream role of Audrey, and to be back performing in her hometown theatre! You may have seen her singing with Christina Aguilera in her "MasterClass" online video, FOX's "Grease, Live!,”  NBC's "The Sing Off" and most recently becoming the winner of the CW’s Christmas Caroler Challenge. Other credits include Mae in Reefer Madness (LA Revival opposite Kristen Bell) Evita (Eva Peron/Palos Verdes), Kinky Boots (Lauren/3D Theatricals), Rent (Maureen/McCoy Rigby), and  Megan in A Transparent Musical at the Mark Taper Forum (directed by Tony nominee Tina Landau). Emily's award-winning one-woman show, “STAGES” has been performed to sold out crowds at New York's hottest supper clubs including Feinstein's/54 Below, The Metropolitan Room, LA's Rockwell Table & Stage, and  the Hollywood Fringe Festival. Emily also performs with the viral sensation, Postmodern Jukebox and travels the world with Disney in Concert. You’ll soon hear Emily’s voice-over talents starring in an upcoming animated short Bug Therapy alongside Jay Leno, Dr. Phil, Meghan Trainor, Tom Green & Sterling K Brown, and you can currently hear her singing voice on several movies and studio albums. Join Emily on the third Monday of every month at her residency at the Moon Room on Melrose performing a new cabaret with a rotating roster of special guests. Thank you to Michael Donovan Casting!  www.emilygoglia.com @emilygoglia

MR. MUSHNIK

Jay is thrilled to be returning to 5 Star where he played The Cowardly Lion in Cabrillo's production of The Wizard of Oz almost 20 years ago!

Jay's Broadway credits include Sondheim's The Frogs (Nathan Lane's Understudy} and Disney's Beauty and the Beast (Lefou). National Tour and LA credits include Guys and Dolls (Rusty Charlie), directed by Jerry Zaks, The Merry Widow ( Kromov) at the LA Opera, Ihe Producers (Max Bialystock-Ovation Nomination) for 3d Theatrical, Kiss Me Kate (Man #2-Ovation nomination) for Reprise. TV Credits include Fuller House, Will and Grace, How I Met Your Mother, Two Broke Girls and That Girl Lay Lay. When not performing Jay (or Mr. Jay as the kids call him) directs the after-school musicals at Portola Middle, Wilbur Charter, Lanai Elementary and AE Wright. Huge thanks to Arthur and Gerry at AMT Artists for continued support. Love to wife Pamela Fisher and daughter Emma Grace who just started her freshman year at Rutgers University majoring in Costume Design!

ORIN

Tyler Matthew Burk is a recording artist, actor, and fitness coach who was born and raised right here in Ventura County. He has been lucky enough to open for world-class entertainers such as Rufus Wainwright, Cheyenne Jackson, and Petula Clark. Tyler just finished a six-month residency in Las Vegas starring in the Tony Award winning show Jersey Boys as Tommy DeVito. Other theatre credits include SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical (NCL), La Cage: Live, Disney’s Frozen: Live, Prince Topher in Cinderella (5-Star), Zach in A Chorus Line (Moonlight), Prince Eric in Disney’s The Little Mermaid (Candlelight), Swing in Guys and Dolls (The Wallis), Riff in West Side Story (MTW). He holds a BA from Pepperdine University in Music and Theatre and is so grateful to once again be performing with these incredible people. @tylermatthewburk

THE PLANT (AUDREY TWO)

Geneviève has puppeteered with The Jim Henson Company, Disney+, Netflix, Disneyland, Fail Army, PBS, The Aquarium of Long Beach, The Lakers, the Los Angeles Fringe Festival, and countless other shows and commercials.

She was most recently Puppet Captain for AJR's "The Maybe Man" National Tour, perfoiming in arenas all over the US, including Madison Square Garden and The Kia Forum. 

Last year, "G" was Puppet Captain for Big Bear Mountain Resort’s new commercial campaign, as well as a Producer and Puppet Captain for Fail Army's new streaming show, Womp & Co. and PBS SoCal’s Kookamakalooka. 

She has been the Puppet Director and first female Bumble Puppeteer for the national tour of "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer for 3 years. 

"G" performed in two international tours with the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, and performed at Disneyland for 7 years in various shows. She is an Emmy finalist for her work in 3 Oculus games as a virtual reality live performer. 

She is also a humor therapy facilitator for Adlib LA, working in rehab clinics, veteran’s hospitals, teen clinics, PTSD wards and battered women’s shelters. She also works in 2 pediatric hospitals as a performer specializing in humor therapy through Healthy Humor Nonprofit and spends her summers performing at Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, a summer camp for seriously ill children. IG: @gflati

THE VOICE OF THE PLANT

Mitchell Gerrard Johnson, a proud Houston, Texas native (the land of Beyoncé), currently resides in Los Angeles. They have had the privilege of performing at Disneyland, where they shared the stage with their pal Sebastian in Mickey and the Magical Map and brought the lovable Pumbaa to life in Tale of the Lion King. 

On the theatrical stage, some of Mitchell’s favorite roles include the Minstrel in Something Rotten, the Big Bad Wolf in Shrek, and performances in Hunchback of Notre Dame and Dreamgirls with 5 Star Theatricals. They’ve also showcased their choreographic talents in productions like In the Heights and Freaky Friday with the Young Artist Ensemble.

Most recently, audiences saw Mitchell shine as Collins in Rent (Coeurage Ensemble), Dr. Jafar in A New Brain (Celebration Theatre), and as Captain Rowdy in the Off-Broadway sensation EXORCISTIC, which enjoyed a month-long run at The Box in NYC.

For a glimpse into their nostalgic dance journey, follow Mitchell on social media: @mgjohns.

CRYSTAL

Rezia Landers is a recent graduate from her four-year undergraduate program, where she received her BA in Theatre and a double concentration in Musical Theatre and Directing. Little Shop of Horrors is her second professional show post-graduation. In her most recent performance, Landers appeared as Florence in Chess,  the rock opera. Her most well-loved roles include Linda Mason (Holiday Inn), Belle (Beauty and the Beast), and Janet Van De Graaf (The Drowsy Chaperone). She would like to thank her friends, family, and boyfriend for all of their love and support and the team at 5 Star Theatricals for allowing her to be a part of the team.

RONNETTE

Luz Rodríguez is an LA-born singer, actress, vocal coach, and vocal producer making her first appearance on the Bank of America stage. Her most recent credits include Mimi (Rent), Esmeralda (Hunchback of Notre Dame), and Vanessa (In the Heights). Luz has her own vocal coaching practice, works as a gigging/session singer, and as a vocal producer for independent artists. In addition, she is a member of the choral group, Tonality. Luz is incredibly thankful for her family and community that has shown nothing but endless support throughout all of her creative endeavors, and for the 5-Star Theatricals team for believing in her. @luzr0driguez

CHIFFON

Naya Ramsey-Clarke is thrilled to be making her 5-Star debut on Skid Row. After graduating from Cal State University Fullerton with her BFA is Musical Theatre, she has been enjoying working with theaters throughout Orange County. Most recently she was residing on Kearny's Lane as Johanna in Sweeney Todd at The Chance Theatre. When she is not auditioning, she is writing original music, entertaining little ones as a princess performer, and teaching musical theatre. Special thanks to her family who always comes so far to support her and to her angel, Jeremy. 

SEYMOUR/ORIN UNDERSTUDY

Actor, singer, songwriter, teacher. Seen on stage in The Secret Garden revival at the Ahmanson theater. Regional: Footloose (Colony), Ring of Fire (ETC Santa Barbara), Cinderella (5-Star), Into the Woods (Jack), Showsearch LA (lead), The Full Monty, Urinetown, Sound of Music. UCLA TFT: Bent (Horst), Spring Awakening, The Mineola Twins, Lainie Kazan’s Cabaret. Music Director: Bye-Bye, Birdie, Matilda. Over Covid, he began a performing arts school for young people in LA and OC. Thank you to God, my family, and friends. Shout out to Mopsy. Dedicated to Coby Linkowski-Rogers. @samlinkowski

AUDREY UNDERSTUDY

Corinne Miller (U/S Audrey) is elated to be making her debut at 5 Star Theatricals in this production of Little Shop of Horrors! Corinne received her BFA in Music Theatre from The Hartt School. Her most recent credits include: Calvin Berger (Bret) The Colony Theatre, In The Heights (Nina) Rubicon Theatre Company, and Salem (Savannah) Goodspeed Festivals of New Musicals. She would like to thank her agent, Anthony Boyer at DDO Artists Agency, and thank her friends and family for their endless support!

MR. MUSHNIK UNDERSTUDY

Steve Greene is finally back at 5-Star! Previously appearing as one of the Gangsters in "Kiss Me, Kate," he has spent the last decade covering the film and TV worlds, with much of that time spent as a staff member at IndieWire. Now a freelance writer, Steve can also be heard as a frequent TV Talk guest on KPCC's "AirTalk with Larry Mantle." Thanks to Richie for leading the way back to the stage! Occasional updates and baseball stadium photos at @steveisgreene.